FRESH CUCUMBER LEMONADE

Ingredients:

• 1 large cucumber (peeled and chopped)
• 4-5 lemons (juiced)
• 4 cups cold water
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Blend the cucumber:
   Put the chopped cucumber into a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Strain cucumber juice:
   Pour the blended cucumber through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher to remove pulp (optional, for smoother lemonade).
3. Add lemon juice:
   Add freshly squeezed lemon juice to the cucumber juice.
4. Sweeten:
   Stir in sugar or honey while mixing well until dissolved.
5. Add water:
   Pour in the cold water and stir everything together.
6. Serve:
   Add ice cubes to glasses, pour the cucumber lemonade over the ice, garnish with mint leaves if you like, and enjoy!